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AirportsAircraft and earthquakes. Japan: closed the Narita airport, after a quake of magnitude 5,3
Tokyo, Japan - Meanwhile in Nepal continue the aftershocks
Closed the air traffic in the two runways at Narita airport in Japan following an earthquake of magnitude 5,3 that struck on this morning, May 25, 2015, Tokyo and the other surrounding of the Japanese... more
AirportsGermany: still significant delays for the new Berlin airport
Berlin, Germany - The authorities deny a journalistic investigation, according to which the airport would remain unfulfilled
The Berlin authorities spokesman, Ralf Kunkel, has denied the reconstruction of the German newspaper "Bild am Sonntag" about the new International Airport "Willy Brandt" remaining unfinished. The blunt... more
Civil aviationAircraft and transport. The list of the strikes in Italy for today
Rome, Italy - Five protests: four for 24 hours and one for eight hours
The Italian Transport Ministry unveils the list of the strikes predicted for today, on Monday May 25. In particular, the protests in the transports are: ANPAC, pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecasts. Bad weather in Italy: alert for thunderstorms starting from the North
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality today and tomorrow
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a new bulletin for adverse weather conditions. In particular, from the late afternoon of today, on Monday May 25,... more
AirportsNice airport. France: Atlantia, Fraport e Global Infrastructure Partners interested to the tender
Nice, France - The company of the Benetton family looking for a French partner to overcome the local resistances
After the publication of the tender for the shareholding of the Nice airport, the industry giants are sharpening their weapons for the acquisition of 60% of the French airport. Among the candidates,... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and roles. EHA: Jaime Arque new Chairman appointed
Rome, Italy - He replaced Vittorio Morassi
On 17th April 2015, the EHA (European Helicopter Association) Board of Governors gathered together to elect the new Executive Board of the Association. After 10 years of service Vittorio Morassi stepped... more
Press releaseAircraft and transport. Italian ANPAC: pilots and flight assistants by Alitalia and Cityliner on strike for 24 hours next Monday
Rome, Italy - The confirmation of the protest after an extraordinary meeting today
"ANPAC (Italian Civil aviation Association) confirms a 24 hour strike by pilots and flight assistants of Alitalia-SAI and Cityliner for next Monday, May 25, after an extraodinary meeting took place today.... more
ReportSpy-aircraft: rising tensions in the South China Sea (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - Chinese media accused Washington of "Raising the tension" in the area
The Chinese authorities are "Strongly dissatisfied" and have defined "Irresponsible and dangerous" the overflight by a US P8-A "Poseidon" in the airspace of the disputed Spratly Islands, in the South... more
Civil aviationAircraft and finance: the "Brexit" would threaten the presence of Airbus in UK
London, UK - To declare this the "Number one" of the Group in England, Paul Kahn
Among the first to take position against a possible exit from the European Union of the United Kingdom, the President of the Airbus British branch Paul Kahn declared at risk the Group's presence, in the... more
HelicoptersFinmeccanica: sale of helicopters in Sweden, "Suspected bribe"
Stockholm, Sweden - Swedish Judicial investigates into possible breaches of the procurement law
New scandal for the Finmeccanica's helicopter subsidiary: according to a survey of the weekly "L'Espresso" on sale today, May 22, 2015, AgustaWestland would be targeted by the prosecutors in Stockholm... more
Military aviationAircraft and drills. Morocco: "African Lion 2015" began (VIDEO)
Agadir , Morocco - The maneuvers involving the US, Morocco, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Senegal and Tunisia
Started a few days ago at Tifnit and Agadir, in Morocco, the "African Lion 2015" drills. The largest joint military exercises after the NATO ones, involving about 3 thousand men from the United States,... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecasts (2). Bad weather in Italy: alert for storms on the central-northern regions
Rome, Italy - Red criticality on Marche
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. It integrates and extends that one already diffused. In particular,... more
AirlinesAustrian Airlines: the results in April by the carrier
Milan, Italy - The Summer schedule began in a positive manner
Austrian Airlines, a Star Alliance member carrier, recorded in April almost 932,000 passengers transported with the starting of the Summer schedule. It is a marked increase compared to the monthly average... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and missiles. United States: finished the "Two days" of the Polish defense minister Tomasz Siemoniak
Warsaw, Poland - During the visit the representative of Warsaw spoke about Ukraine and the purchase of new weapons
During his two-day visit to Washington, the Polish Deputy Prime and Defense Minister, Tomasz Siemoniak, met with US Secretary of State Ashton Carter: the topics covered by the talks have ranged from the... more
Military aviationAircraft and defence. France: increase in the military spending to a total of EUR 3,8 billion
Paris, France - Among the purchases by the French army, the C-130 "Hercules" airplane and the "Tigers" attack helicopters
Increase in military spending set by the French authorities on May 20, 2015, as reported in parliament by the Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian: EUR 1,5 billion added to the already allocated funds in... more
ReportSpy-aircraft. Skirmishes on the South China Sea: Beijing Navy "Expesl" P-8A Poseidon aircraft from the international airspace (VIDEO)
Beijing, China - On board of the American aircraft also a correspondent from "CNN"
The Chinese navy would had "Invited" an US spy-aircraft to not fly over the artificial islands that Beijing is building in the disputed area of the South China Sea: the warning was repeated 8 times despite... more
IndustryEmbraer and Azul sign firm order for up to 50 E-Jets E2 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - The contract announced as a LOI during the 2014 edition of the "Farnborough Airshow"
Embraer SA and Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras SA have reached a final agreement for 30 firm orders for the E-195E2 jet aircraft. The contract, announced as a Letter of Intent (LOI) during the 2014 edition... more
HelicoptersAircraft and defense. USA: the State Department approved the sale of 10 MH-60R to Saudi Arabia (VIDEO)
Washington, USA - The sale valued at USD 1,9 billion also includes radars, missiles and targeting systems
The US State Department has approved the sale to Saudi Arabia of 10 modern combat helicopters worth USD 1,9 billion. The Persian Gulf Country will purchase from the United States also radars, "Hellfire"... more
AirlinesAirplanes. Lufthansa Group: airlines with a new efficiency record in fuel consumption 2014
Frankfurt, Germany - 3.84 litres per passenger and 100 kilometres
The airlines in the Lufthansa Group have once again set a record for efficiency: in 2014, the planes of the passenger fleets only used an average of 3.84 litres of kerosene (2013: 3.91 l/100pkm) to carry... more
DefenseRussia: expected in 2015 the purchase of 250 new aircraft, helicopters and drones for military use
Moscow, Russia - The President Vladimir Putin will provide USD 340 billion to the Russian Army
The Russian deputy Minister of Defense, Arkady Bakhin, talked on Wednesday (20 May 2015) with to the press-agency "Tass" about the intention to integrate the modernization plans of the Muscovite army with... more
Defense"Mistral" helicopter carrier: towards a solution? The fears of the US newspapers
Paris, France - The two ships may be sold to China
The long history of the two "Mistral" helicopter carriers may have reached a turning point, according to a source of the French weekly "Le Journal du Dimanche" also quoted by the Russian "Sputnik News":... more
Weather forecastsAircraft and forecast. Bad weather in Italy: alert on the Northern regions
Rome, Italy - An additional bulletin for adverse conditions has been issued
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, diffused a bulletin for unfavourable weather conditions. It integrates and extends that one already issued. The notice... more
IndustryThe 15th SSJ-100 aircraft joined Interjet fleet
Venice, Italy - The airplane was rolled out from the SJI's facility in Venice
Another brand new Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) aircraft joined the Mexican Interjet’s fleet on the 20th of May. The aircraft (MSN95066) was rolled out from the SuperJet International’s facility in Ven... more
IndustryA-320neo airplane with LEAP- 1A engines takes to the sky for the first time
Toulouse, France - Marking the start of testing for second engine choice
The first A-320neo equipped with CFM International LEAP-1A engines completed its maiden flight yesterday in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, registration F-WNEW, was flown by Experimental Test Pilots Philippe... more
Civil aviationAirplanes. AEA welcomes the EC's efforts to ensure a better regulation in aviation
Brussels, Belgium - Airlines in Europe have to deal with a plethora of regulations
The Association of European Airlines (AEA) welcomes the Commission’s Better Regulation Package. Airlines in Europe have to deal with a plethora of regulations related to flight safety, security, flight o... more
Finance and economyAircraft and finance. Finmeccanica: starting June 1 Donato Amoroso to Thales Alenia Space
Rome, Italy - Postponed again the timetable for the Ansaldo transfer to the Japanese Hitachi
Postponed again the opinion of the Chinese antitrust about the sale of the two Ansaldo to the Japanese Hitachi, after the sale of the transport secotr of the Finmeccanica Group in the last February 2015.... more
IndustrySingapore Airlines’ first A-350XWB aircraft takes shape
Toulouse, France - It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2016
Airbus has begun final assembly of the first A-350/900 for Singapore Airlines at its facilities in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is the first of 70 airplanes ordered by the airline and is scheduled for... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2015" (2): first Cessna Citation airplane enters commercial airline service in Europe
Geneva, Switzerland - An aircraft is on static display at the event
Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, today announced that its customer, Hahn Air Lines, is operating a fleet of Cessna Citation CJ-4 airplanes for scheduled... more
Fair and showsBoeing Business Jets unveils Split Scimitar Winglets for BBJ aircraft family
Geneva, Switzerland - Standard on new BBJs, available for retrofit
Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) announced at the "European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition" ("EBACE") that Split Scimitar Winglets (SSW) are now standard on new BBJs. The BBJ, a business jet based... more
IndustryAirbus Group launched multi-site leadership university
Toulouse, France - Main campus to be built opposite Airbus A380 Final Assembly in Blagnac, opening 2016
Airbus Group’s top management yesterday broke ground for the construction of the main campus for its new multi-site Leadership University, in the presence of Jean-Luc Moudenc, Mayor of Toulouse and Bernard K... more
Tilt-rotorsAircraft and helicopters. Pentagon: no change in the Japan deployment of the "Osprey"
Okinawa, Japan - Strong opposition in the Japanese land, following the recent incident in the Hawaiian Islands
The latest incident took place on May 17, 2015 near the Bellows air base, Hawaii, fueled once again the controversy in Japan over the US intention to deploy a special operations team made by CV-22 "Osprey"... more
IndustryEmbraer confirms firm order from Tianjin Airlines for E-Jets and E-Jets E2 aircraft
São José dos Campos, Brazil - For 22 planes: 20 E-195s and two E-190E2
Embraer SA and China’s Tianjin Airlines, a subsidiary of the HNA Group, have signed the final agreement for the sale of 22 aircraft. The contract, with an estimated value of USD 1.1 billion at current l... more
Fair and showsSaab at "IMDEX Asia 2015" with Gripen and SAAB 340 airplanes
Singapore, Singapore - The event from 19-21 May in Singapore
Defence and security company Saab has a strong presence at "IMDEX Asia 2015", the "International Maritime Defence Exhibition and conference" in Singapore, 19-21 May. The industry shows a full range of... more
Fair and shows"EBACE 2015": Atlas Air Service orders two Bell 505 helicopters
Geneva, Switzerland - First 407GXP purchased in Europe by a Turkish customer
Bell Helicopter announced yesterday that Atlas Air Service signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for two Bell 505 Jet Ranger X helicopters. Atlas Air Service is an aviation company with its head office in... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. Czech Republic: increased use of UAVs in the military operations (VIDEO)
Brno , Czech Republic - These days in Brno was opened the "IDET" exhibition
In a near future the Czech Republic Army will use more the UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in their operations, in particular for reconnaissance tasks: this news was announced by the representative of... more
Weather forecastsAirplanes and forecasts. Bad weather in Italy: alert on the Northern regions
Rome, Italy - A yellow criticality today
The Italian Civil Defence Department, on the basis of the available forecasts, issued a bulletin for adverse weather conditions. In particular the notice predicted already from yesterday evening, rains... more
AirlinesAir France-KLM on joint-venture agreement with Alitalia
Rome, Italy - The airline has ongoing talks with the Italian carrier
"Air France-KLM has ongoing negotiations with Alitalia to see how the two Groups can collaborate in Europe in the future. The joint-venture agreements in Europe between Air France-KLM and Alitalia are... more
Tilt-rotorsAircraft and helicopters. United States: Socom looking for a land vehicle to be used with the CV-22 "Osprey"
Washington, USA - The tender would be scheduled for 2017
The American Command for Special Operations (SOCOM) looking for a vehicle to be used in conjunction to the CV-22 "Osprey" tilt-rotor: an aircraft that may perform functions of both plane and helicopter,... more
IndustryVivaAerobus receives first of 52 A-320 airplanes on order
Toulouse, France - This new aircraft marks next step towards fleet renewal for Mexico’s ultra-low-cost carrier
Ultra-low-cost carrier VivaAerobus has taken delivery of its first new A-320 following the aircraft handover at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse. The A-320 is the first to be delivered from an order... more
IndustryAirbus: TAM's firts A-350XWB airplane takes shape
Toulouse, France - By the end of April 2015, it has won 780 orders from 40 customers worldwide
The first A-350/900 for TAM Airlines is progressing well in the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse, France, with joining of the wings, the horizontal and vertical tail plane, the main landing gear and... more
Civil aviationAircraft and airport: Richard Anderson (Delta): "Major US companies out of the Indian market"
Washington, USA - Again the controversy about the government subsidies considered as "Unfair Competition" by the Americans
After the recent controversy about the alleged subsidies received by the Persian Gulf carriers, the chief executive of the American Delta Air Lines Richard Anderson has opened a new front against the... more
Press releaseAirplane and joint ventures. Alitalia to withdraw from the Partnership Agreement with Air France-KLM
Rome, Italy - From January 2017, if there will be new arrangements
Alitalia SAI today announced that it will not renew its partnership agreement and ancillary joint ventures agreements with Air France-KLM when they come up for renewal in 2017. The agreements govern p... more
AirportsAirplanes. Aci Europe: regional airports ready to assert role in Europe's growth strategy
Reykjavik , Iceland - Innovate, sustain and compete the themes faced today and tomorrow at the 8th "Aci Europe Regional Airports Conference"
The regional airport community gathers in Reykjavik today and tomorrow, for the 8th annual "ACI EUROPE Regional Airports Conference", hosted by Isavia and Keflavik airport. With over 175 participants from... more
IndustryAirbus DS: statement regarding AOT to A-400M aircraft operators
Seville, Spain - The industry issued it today, after the accident of the last May 9
Airbus Defence and Space has today (Tuesday 19 May) sent an Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) to all operators of the A-400M aircraft informing them about specific checks to be performed on the fleet. To... more
UAS-DronesDrone aircraft. USA: here's "Cicada", will you be able to see it?
Washington, USA - The new drone can be used in a variety of missions, and an "Exemplary" costs just USD 250
"Cicada": an UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) so small that it can fit in the palm of an hand. It's name, obviously related to the insect, and means "Covert Autonomous Disposable Aircraft" and was produced... more
Press releaseAirplanes and ETS. EC: 2014 data shows emissions reduction
Brussels, Belgium - By about 4.5%
Emissions of greenhouse gases from installations participating in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) are estimated to have decreased by about 4.5% last year, according to the information recorded... more
AirportsAeroporti di Roma: Pier D of the Terminal 3 in Fiumicino reopened
Rome, Italy - Over 135,000 passengers yesterday on the Roman airport system
Aeroporti di Roma, in close collaboration with ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority), communicates that the Pier D of the Terminal 3 is in service today, as planned. The decision has been taken after... more
HelicoptersHelicopters and antiterrorism. Syria: the raid against the Isis, employeed CV-22 and "Black Hawk" (VIDEO)
Raqqa, Syria - Other aircraft used by the American "Delta Force" are the MH-47G and the "Gray Eagle" drones
The night between 15 and 16 May a department from the US special forces killed a prominent leader of the Isis (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria): Abu Sayyaf, the "Oil minister" of the caliphate. After two... more
Fair and showsAirplanes and events. "EBACE 2015" will begin tomorrow in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland - It will last until next Thursday
The "European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition" ("EBACE", 19-21 May in Geneva) is an event and the annual meeting place for the European business aviation community. The exhibition takes place... more
UAS-DronesFrance-Germany-Italy agreement for new European MALE drone aircraft
Rome, Italy - Airbus DS, Finmeccanica and Dassault Aviation welcome the signature of the DoI
Europe’s leading aerospace companies Airbus Defence and Space, Dassault Aviation and Finmeccanica have welcomed the agreement of France, Germany and Italy to conduct a definition study of an European d... more